In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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In this insane episode Aaron and Chaz brought two completely separate ideas to the table. One thought they were talking greatest films of the 90s. The other thought they were talking most underrated films of the 90s. Well, that makes for some good content. What are the actual best films of the 90s?
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